Originally Posted by
sadlowskiadam
I started April 28, 2013 and finished Oct. 12, 2013. I was 34 years old and out of shape (30 lbs overweight) when I started. YOU WILL BE FINE. Do not listen to the people who say "you'll never make it" or "you need to flip-flop." Katahdin does not "close" on Oct. 15. Rather, Oct. 15 is the last day for hikers to camp overnight in Baxter State Park. You can camp outside the park or shuttle into the park after Oct. 15 to summit Katahdin (weather permitting). I thru hiked with several people who climbed Katahdin in November, so don't worry about not being able to finish. The reality is that you will be a young college graduate with all the cartilage in your knees, so you will be able to finish in about 5 months time. Enjoy the adventure!